APC Forms Coalition as Opposition Struggles Ahead of Elections

As the general elections approach, opposition politicians are criticized for engaging in unproductive activities such as consultations and meetings, described as "all motion, no movement." The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is forming a broad-based coalition and integrating elements from opposition parties to maintain power. The narrative in opposition circles suggests the election is a contest between the APC and Nigerian voters, a view seen as simplistic.

President Tinubu is portrayed as the primary scapegoat for the opposition's failures, with claims that he is responsible for the disarray in other political parties and for depriving the opposition of coherent economic alternatives. Additionally, there are allegations that Tinubu has manipulated the announcement of Nigeria's first Ebola case in 12 years to disrupt the electoral process.

Historical parallels are drawn to past political alliances in Nigeria, emphasizing the lack of ideological cohesion and the focus on power dynamics.